The Cigar Pulpit

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by President of Villiger North America René Castañeda to light up the new 1888 San Andres. The guys discuss the new cigar, get into some of the challenges the company has faced since last year, PCA, the Parishioner Zoom Herfs, and some things Villiger smokers can look forward to coming up. They also discuss PulpitFest and Villiger's continued support of it. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, the guys go all in on discussing the World Cup. Nick is just excited someone else wants to talk about it with him, while René discusses some of the internal conflict he faced during the Switzerland vs Columbia matchup.  Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes to the phone lines yet again for another Ask the Pulpit! This time we touch on variety of topics including the quality of Rocky 5 and where it ranks amongst the Rocky movies, a cigar lounge rising from the dead and getting new life in a new location, the struggles of craft beer and how it mirrors the struggles the cigar industry is facing, and so much more. We also receive a question about ways to keep mosquitoes at bay which led Nick to wonder as he was editing this show... couldn't Rocky just punch them away? Find out what Nick has been watching (other than the World Cup) in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And its Tuesday, which means its time to find out Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze with another lemonade review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick brings you a mid-year state of the cigar industry update. He's been hearing from his network of rep and retailer friends over the past few weeks as the close of the second quarter of the year approached and passed by, and he's compiled anecdotal stories along with import data to paint a picture of the current state of the cigar industry as he sees it.  Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn what three cigars Nick smoked and enjoyed this week. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes to the phone lines to listen to your calls in a GIANT SIZE Ask the Pulpit episode! He's been asking for your calls to help keep the two shows a week schedule through the summer and you all keep coming through!  We address more nicknames and sampler packs, Seinfeld, World Cup, the Parishioner Zoom Herfs, PulpitFest, and so much more! We even learn about armadillos and address what happens when a cigar company is bought by a larger one. Learn what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Tuesday, so it's time to learn Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze where Nick reviews another lemonade! Yes, the segment has a title now! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker to discuss some cigar brands that maybe don't get love often enough but are quietly out there putting out good cigars. The guys discuss some of them and also go down a rabbit hole wondering what may be happening with a few other brands we don't hear from much.  During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, hear what the guys have been watching and entertained by lately. And learn what three cigars we've smoked and enjoyed lately! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah Zeleznik to do a mid-year celebrity death check in. We recap those we lost in the first six months of 2026 and review our predictions made at the end of 2025. Did we predict any correctly? Do we stand by our predictions for the back half of the year? All this while smoking some Aging Room cigars! Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And you've waited patiently and it's finally here... the Lemonade-O-Meter! Nick gives the first official score to the Two Guys Lemonade. How does it score up? What do you think of the official Lemonade-O-Meter? Is it good to go or too complicated?  Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick details some issues he had this week trying to get some budget friendly cigars in a bundle and how some retailers need to learn to stock more than just singles. Going through the story, Nick details the importance of having a variety of purchase options available for consumers, because you never know who might be walking in looking to drop money on a box or bundle of 20. From there, he details an incident at a Target where a little boy got him in some embarrassing trouble. Find out what movie Nick watched and thinks has a wonderful message for kids in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn what three cigars Nick smoked and enjoyed this week. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick goes back to the phone lines for another Ask the Pulpit. While smoking a Diamond Crown Tampa, Nick thanks everyone for calling as it has been a huge help during the busy summertime. Truthfully, your calls are what is allowing him to keep going twice a week, so keep the calls coming! We discuss such topics as the mystery of the origin of the nickname Sidepiece for Listener Decoda and your suggestions for cigar samplers for beginners. We also discuss heart palpitations and the fear of missing out on PulpitFest. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, which should be named the World Cup Update since that's all Nick is watching, Nick gets a package from UPS and does an unboxing on the show. What's in the box?!? And its Tuesday, and you know what that means... It's time for another Lemonade Review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad Jim and Kenn Klarich of the Ash & Ale Lounge to announce that PulpitFest 2026 tickets are on sale. The guys discuss the event and some of the planning going into it, designed to make this year's event fun and a little different than last year's.  And we announce a special guest that will be at the VIP dinner and Friday's activities! Find out what the guys have been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn what three cigars they've smoked and enjoyed this week! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes more of your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. He lights up a Herrera Esteli Habano and covers such topics as dad jokes, nicknames, some constructive criticism of the show, and more. We also hear some of your pack ideas for beginners looking to get into cigars and there were some fantastic suggestions! During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick nerds out and discusses his reactions to the first full weekend of World Cup soccer. Not a topic he expected to be discussing but really fun! And it's Tuesday, so you know what that means... time for another Lemonade review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, are you thinking about getting into cigars but not sure where to start? Or maybe you have a friend who's curious about the hobby and you're wondering what cigars to hand them first? Nick builds the ultimate beginner cigar sampler and breaks down the four cigars he'd recommend to help a new smoker learn about the world of premium cigars. Along the way, he discusses why mild doesn't have to mean flavorless, the difference between spice and strength, why dark wrappers aren't always stronger, and how different wrappers and tobacco varieties can completely change the smoking experience. Nick also explains why construction matters just as much as flavor, what new smokers should look for in a cigar, and why he has begun to generally avoid recommending flavored or sweet-tipped cigars to someone who wants to learn about premium tobacco. Whether you're brand new to cigars or looking for the perfect recommendations for a friend, this episode offers a practical roadmap for exploring the hobby one cigar at a time. Find out what movie Nick saw lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn what Three Cigars Nick Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, after an extended weekend with his son, Nick is thankful you guys called in and gave him something to talk about on another Ask the Pulpit episode! Nick takes your calls and hears from you about a variety of subjects including how long would it take for a cigar butt to decompose and more. Nick also gets a call from listener James that sets him off down a rabbit hole that eventually leads to a discussion about the Age of Legality for various things in the United States and how the sliding scale of that age makes absolutely no sense. What are your thoughts? In the Villiger Entertainment Report, Nick takes a slightly different approach to this segment and talks a bit about some of the fun he and his son had this past weekend. And its Tuesday, so its time for another Lemonade Review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick discusses a topic that has been popping up more and more this year, Track and Trace. It's a system of tracking tobacco products from the manufacturer to the retailer being used in the European Union. Nick discusses what it is, why it's in place, some of the pros and cons for it, and whether or not we're likely to see it in the United States anytime soon. And he gets into what it ultimately means for the consumer and his thoughts as to the real driving force behind it.  It's a topic consumers may not be aware of but should be, because it could result in higher cigar prices. But what doesn't these days... Find out what show Nick watched lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn what three cigars Nick smoked and enjoyed this week. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, we're doing a Cigar 101 course on wrapper tobacco. Nick goes over a variety of commonly used wrapper tobacco, detailing some of their differences. He also goes over some of the various fermentation techniques like Maduro and Candela. The goal is for listeners to understand what some of the various words mean, and how type of tobacco and how it is treated are different things. Find out how Friday's Parishioners Zoom Herf went in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And its Tuesday, which means its time for another lemonade review Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home  

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls on another Ask the Pulpit show. Nick lights up the Aladino Fuma Noche and listens to your voicemails. We cover topics like how to get the best value from the Cigar Authority Draft Packs, whether Nick would agree to a daily beat down everyday for a year for $50 million, and if Nick is calling someone requesting nude pics. Also, listeners call in and give Nick advice on how to enhance the Tuesday Lemonade Reviews.  Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigar Entertainment Report. And learn what three cigars Nick smoked and enjoyed this week. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ram Rodriguez, owner of Artista Cigars, to discuss the company, their products, and much more. Nick lights up the Artista Falu while Ram smokes the new Broadleaf version of the Buffalo Ten.  Learn about Ram's family history in cigars and cigar making, lessons he learned while working for his father. the importance of teamwork, why he's worked hard to produce good cigars at a fair price, his love of Dominican tobacco, and much more.  During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, get a recap of Nick's trip to the Indy 500. And its Tuesday, so its time for another Lemonade Review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Eaton, owner of Black Stogies Cigars, to learn about his brand and discuss the trials, tribulations, and successes of starting a cigar company. Black Stogies has been in business for six years and has been working hard to cement their place in the industry.  And find out what Nick has coming up that he's looking forward to in the Villiger Cigar Entertainment Report. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker to discuss how  preparing your humidor for Spring and Summer when the temperatures and humidity rise. The guys fire up the Crux Marblehead and go over the importance of tracking humidity and making adjustments for the weather.  Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And hear what three cigars they've smoked and enjoyed this week. And it's Tuesday, which means its time for another lemonade review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick settles in with an Angel Cuesta from JC Newman and discusses the cigar accessories you should own.  Nick gives his personal recommendations on lighters, cutters, ashtrays, and a lot more. He also covers a product he recently found that he believes is a must-have for cigar smokers. Find out what it is and how you can get it yourself.  *No payment, either financially or with free product, was received for these product endorsements* Find out what documentary Nick watched recently in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Litto Gomez Jr, vice president of retail partnerships and sales at La Flor Dominicana, to discuss the future of the cigar industry. Litto is part of the new generation of cigar manufacturers coming up in their family companies and taking more and more control, and he brings a unique perspective to the way these traditionally run companies need to evolve with the times. While Nick smokes the new Carbon Flower, the guys dive deep into what the industry will look like in 15 years time and what LFD is doing now to prepare for the future. This is part two of our discussion. Part One came out on Friday, May 8, so be sure to check that out if you haven't yet. Find out what Nick is watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And its Tuesday, which means its time for another Lemonade Review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Litto Gomez Jr, vice president of retail partnerships and sales at La Flor Dominicana, to discuss the future of the cigar industry. Litto is part of the new generation of cigar manufacturers coming up in their family companies and taking more and more control, and he brings a unique perspective to the way these traditionally run companies need to evolve with the times. While Nick smokes the Andalusian Bull, the guys dive deep into what the industry will look like in 15 years time and what LFD is doing now to prepare for the future. This is part one of our discussion and part two will come out on Tuesday, May 12, so be sure to check that out. Find out what Nick is watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode! He lights up the My Father Blue, which tries to kill him at one point, and answers your comments, questions, concerns, and complaints on the Hotline. We cover such topics as favorite albums, a nickname for a Parishioner, a fantastic budget cigar, and more. Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Hear what three cigars Nick has smoked and enjoyed lately! And it's Tuesday, so it's time for another Lemonade Review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick recaps his recent road trip to Bellevue, Kentucky, just outside of Cincinnati for a Gorbusto launch party at Party Source. Nick met up with Trey Mac Shipley and spent the trip visiting the Cincinnati Zoo to honor Harambe, the gorilla shot and killed ten years ago. From there, Trey Mac hosted an event at Party Source that was well attended and a lot of fun. Hear all about it and more. And if you wish to see the whole video package about the trip, visit the Cigar Pulpit's YouTube and Rumble accounts! Find out what classic movie Nick watched lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by the rest of Team Pulpit PCA 2026, Shawn and Danny, to discuss the recent industry trade show and get their thoughts on it. The guys fire up a selection of different new cigars and give their thoughts on the show itself, the educational seminars, the various booths, what they found interesting and what they didn't, things that surprised them, and much much more.  Find out what we've been watching since we've been home in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And Nick has a special PCA edition Lemonade review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is talking all things PCA today. He lights up the new Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo and gives his thoughts on the industry trade show that took place last weekend in New Orleans. Nick details his day to day and gives thoughts on the show dates, what he saw that interested him, his perception of how the industry is doing based off what he saw and heard, and much more. Was there anything cool that really stood out?  Make sure to tune in next Friday when Nick is joined by Shawn and Danny to hear their thoughts on the show as well! Learn what Nick has been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, including a podcast he gave a second chance to and is digging Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home  

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studio, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker to discuss the news that the PCA Trade Show is considering coming to St. Louis in 2030. However, there has been some resistance to the idea from a few manufacturers and possible attendees. Both being from the STL area, the guys figure they need to stick up a bit for their region and discuss some of the reasons why bringing PCA to STL may be a good idea. And they go over some of the various highlights the city has to offer in terms of food, cigar shops, entertainment, and more.  They are fair about it though and also discuss some of the things STL needs to do to prepare for a convention like this and get the city back on its feet in general. From there, learn what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Tuesday, so Nick reviews a new Lemonade! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls on another installment of Ask the Pulpit. Nick lights up the West Tampa Tobacco Red lancero and listens to your comments, questions, and more.  We hear calls about the most popular vehicle used by terrorists, a crazed Easter Bunny, a threat against the alphabet, why box pressed cigars may be more flavorful, some North Carolina history, and perhaps why little Tootsie Rolls are named "midgees". Also, Nick brings you a bit of cigar news related to the future of the PCA Trade Show that ties into the next episode! Find out what Nick has been listening to lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And you even get another lemonade review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Team Pulpit - Shawn Beaudry and Danny Hicks - who will be helping out with coverage at PCA 2026 this week in New Orleans. The guys fire up some cigars and discuss all of the various cigars and announcements revealed prior to the show and what they're looking forward to scoping out. We give you all you need to know heading into the cigar industry's biggest trade show of the year.  And find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes a moment to relax and chat with you all about some recent happenings. We fire up a Yagua from JC Newman and discuss the recent release of the 2026 batch, which should be hitting stores any day now.  Nick also discusses the recent Zoom herfs he hosted this past weekend and how they were very touching. They went so well, in fact, that Nick announces he will be hosting them monthly and people should be looking out for a schedule sometime soon. From there, Nick gives a brief news update about happenings at the recent TPE trade show in Las Vegas. From there, learn what Nick has been listening to lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick gets fancy and fires up an Atabey and settles in to discuss cigar accessories. There are lots out there, but what do you absolutely NEED? Nick gives the Top Ten Cigar Accessories you must own and why. Do you own any of them already? Listen in and find out! From there learn what Nick has been watching this weekend in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Also, find out what three cigars Nick has smoked and enjoyed this week. And its Tuesday, which means its time for another Lemonade review! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls on another edition of Ask the Pulpit! While smoking a West Tampa Tabacco White lancero, Nick answers questions about the difficulties of doing solo shows, hears about snow drifts in Canada, and discusses sauce preferences. We also get into the importance of physical media and preserving shows living only on YouTube right now. From there, learn what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And its Friday, so its time for another Fun Fact from Pinky. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino Sales Director Trey Mac Shipley and listener Teddy Caldwell to discuss their recent trip to the Aladino Farm in Honduras. Teddy won the trip at PulpitFest 2025 and he is here to recount his adventures. We hear about his complications prior to the trip before diving deep into the visit to hear all that he learned and took away from his four days at an active tobacco farm and factory.  And find out why Trey Mac has a grudge against Orlando. Learn what we've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Find out Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week. And it's Tuesday, which means its time to review another lemonade! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick visits Blend & Barrel in Sanford, Florida, and sits down with co-owner Shiah Goldberg. The two guys fire up the Chairman, the house cigar for Blend & Barrel, and discuss all of the aspects of the lounge, the philosophy behind creating a welcoming space, what goes into picking out both liquor and cigars for patrons to try, and more. We also get into Shiah's history in the cigar industry and some of his views on various aspects of it, including the importance of brick and mortar versus the online guys. Find out what we've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, so it's time for another Fun Fact from Pinky! And tune in near the end for an announcement about an upcoming virtual herf. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up a Perdomo Habano Sungrown Churchill and answers your calls on another Ask the Pulpit episode! You called in and discussed various movies and tv shows you were into, hot dogs and their impact on life expectancy, the Cigar Chronicle newsletter, and more. From there learn what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Learn what three cigars Nick has smoked and enjoyed this week. And we review another lemonade! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigars to preview what they're bringing to PCA in April. Nick lights up a sample of a Connecticut box pressed cigar that Jonas says they will be premiering at the show, aiming it towards an ultra-premium cigar smoker. He also details plans for their tenth anniversary cigar as well as a tenth anniversary sampler box that will be available at the end of the year. Find out some of what goes into displaying at PCA and also get a peek into Jonas's mind on his philosophy on blends, pricing, dealing with retailers, and more. Find out what we've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, which means it's time for another Fun Fact from Pinky! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the Aladino Candela robusto.  Nick then discusses how cigars and Irish wisdom are incredibly similar and go hand in hand. He also discusses the many similarities between cigar lounges and Irish pubs.  Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Learn what three cigars Nick has smoked and enjoyed lately. And we unveil a new Tuesday segment!  Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up an Artista Harvest Sumatra and discusses superstitions for Friday the 13th. We go over some commonly known superstitions and their possible origins. From there we dive into some cigar related superstitions and whether there is any truth to any of them.  Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, so it's time for another Fun Fact from Pinky! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, as he rants about the supposed penny shortage and how he feels cheated by not getting his full change. They go through the situation and discuss the benefits and drawbacks to businesses and the impact to consumers. They also discuss an unexpected impact on Disney as a result of the penny being phased out. Also, Nick details a 250th United States Celebration cigar from United Cigars that wasn't covered in the last episode. Find out what the guys have been watching lately in the Villiger Cigar Entertainment Report. And learn what Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home  

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, in this episode Nick discusses the various cigars that have been announced to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this year. Find out about the three cigars announced so far that commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and hear his predictions about what brands may follow suit with cigars of their own. Nick also gives a brief update on some organization work he's doing on his humidors, a new cigar review project he's doing on the Pulpit's YouTube and Rumble channels, and more. Find out what documentaries Nick has been watching this week in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday which means it's time for another Fun Fact from Pinky! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up a Punch Golden Era toro and takes your calls on another Ask the Pulpit. We discuss such topics as the polar vortex, ketchup and various other sauces, blouses, UPS and shipping cigars, and more. We also get into a discussion about food, the importance of good food for a happy life, and some cooking ideas and suggestions. From there, learn what Nick is watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And find out three cigars Nick has smoked and enjoyed lately! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars. We smoke the Aladino 85th Anniversary, which was selected as the Parishioners Cigar of the Year for 2025, while we discuss a recent trip to Florida where Nick tagged along with Trey Mac to do some sales calls to shops. Nick was trying out some new equipment with the idea of doing some vlogging and, well, it kinda worked and kinda didn't. But the guys discuss their travels and you get an insight into the day of a cigar rep. We also discuss a variety of other topics including ketchup, women's foreheads, yacht rock, and much more. From there, learn what we've been listening to and watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, which means it's time for another Fun Fact from Pinky! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up an Aladino Corojo Reserva and answers your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. Nick takes your calls about a variety of topics including a cigar lounge that's closing, ghosts speaking English, what is smoking well lately, and more. Nick also takes a call that sets him off on a tangent about brands going to a direct to consumer model and how there are various elements outside of the industry that may make that decision problematic down the road. He also discusses the marketing budgets of cigar companies and how they need to be thinking hard about diversifying in a world where social media may soon not be an option for promotion. From there, learn about a movie Nick went and watched that he highly recommends you all see. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes a look at what movies are coming out in 2026 as part of a special Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. He fires up a Villiger La Capitana and reviews all of the movies he's excited about coming out this year. Now, this isn't a comprehensive list of everything coming, but just what he's excited about. In the process, he found a few movies he didn't even know were coming. Do any of them sound good to you? And it's Friday, so it's time for a Pinky Fun Fact! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick catches you up on some recent cigar news. We're smoking a Plasencia Reserva Original and discussing the recent barn fire at Plasencia's Nicaragua facility, as well as the postponement of the Festival Del Habanos Cuban cigar event, and the news that Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate will be opening a new factory and event space in Miami. Find out the details and some of Nick's thoughts on these happenings. From there, learn what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And find out what Three Cigars Nick has Smoked and Enjoyed this week. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, for a chat. Nick fires up a cigar he bought from Island Jim's store Leaf & Bean ironically called the Nick & Jim PBE.  From there, the two discuss the news of the day, getting Jim's perspective on a few topics on his mind such as the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the revelations in the Epstein Files, and more.  From there, find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn Jim's desert island entertainment choices. And it's Friday, which means it's time for another Pinky Fun Fact! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Churchill and settles in to take your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode! We discuss a humidor upgrade Nick recently did on his cabinet, the recent winter storm that impacted the country, a tip for heating your garage to smoke in during cold weather, and much more. We even get a handy way to remember the Ask the Pulpit hotline number. Simply call TOFUPIE0000. Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn three cigars Nick has smoked and enjoyed lately! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to [email protected]! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Parishioner Shawn Beaudry who tells us about his recent trip to the Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival. Shawn won this trip at PulpitFest last year. It was generously donated by Villiger Cigars and we both thank them for this opportunity. Shawn details all of the events of the various days, discusses all of the cigars he smoked, and culture he encountered. Find out all about his great experience! Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, so it's time for a Pinky Fun Fact! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is thrilled to announce the 2025 Parishioners Cigar of the Year! Nick welcomes the winning manufacturer to the show to discuss the cigar and what all went into it. He also covers the rest of the top five, which was very tight in terms of votes. Did your favorite cigar take the top prize?  Find out what Nick and his mystery guest have been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, which means its time for another Pinky Fun Fact! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is celebrating National Pie Day! We're pairing cigars with all of your favorite pies, discussing flavor notes in them and what cigars have flavor notes that complement or contrast well with the pies. Nick even samples some pie... at least until he chokes briefly... We also learn some historical facts about pie that you can use to impress your friends! Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn some more of his desert island entertainment picks. And it's Friday, so it's time for another Pinky Fun Fact! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Padron Ruby Red and takes your calls on another Ask the Pulpit episode. After discussing his frantic dash for propane so he can be warm while recording this show, Nick dives into the calls. You discuss his thoughts on making the time to enjoy cigars and not just smoking to smoke, the goat and monkeys running around St Louis, Discord, and more. From there, find out what Nick has been watching lately and some more desert island entertainment picks in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn what three cigars Nick smoked and enjoyed this week! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your messages - marked "Ask the Pulpit" - to [email protected]  SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home